MinneNurse

MinneNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    MinneNurse replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Overall, yes I appreciate receiving this info in report, and with actual examples of the behavior/interactions. As others mentioned, this can be done professionally, and before bedside report is...

  2. How do I find specific salary/benefit info?

    MinneNurse replied to LotusPetals82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would just call and ask. Worst case scenario they won't give you the information but if they do then you will know its accurate. You mentioned other hospitals pay higher, I don't know where they...

  3. Looking to be ready to start work. Need some advice ...

    MinneNurse replied to Karma80's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I carry a small pocket sized notepad so I can write down little things I would otherwise forget but don't want to put on my brain sheet, such as - call family member of so-and-so back, patient in room...

  4. I just made my first mistake out of orientation! Freaking out!

    MinneNurse replied to CalicoBay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone makes mistakes, so don't beat yourself up over it! It sounds like you are owning your mistake and thats what is most important. Use this as an opportunity to learn and grow. I would reach...

  5. I need help

    MinneNurse replied to Strugglingwnursing's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that all new nurses struggle with a lack of confidence and feeling like they don't know enough. Even experienced nurses who transfer units can feel this way because there is so much to know...

  6. Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

    MinneNurse replied to Mountainrnbsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the others who have you said you dodged a bullet at this hospital. 8 patients is way too many, especially for a new grad, but even for an experienced nurse. I started my first RN job in...

  7. I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    MinneNurse replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    Each day/clinical experience will bring something new, no two days will be the same. Some days will be amazing and you will learn and see new things and some days will be terrible and overwhelming...

  8. Difficulties in Patient Care and Identification

    MinneNurse replied to chris5720's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if I even understand what you are asking because quite honestly it doesn't make any sense? But if it hasn't already been asked, why don't you just talk to the nurses on the floor in which...

  9. Refusing to change/toilet pts

    MinneNurse replied to ShockMe's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen both sides of this as a nursing student and previously as a CNA, so I understand where you are coming from, but now as a RN I have an whole new perspective on this situation. I am not...

  10. Leaving My Job While Still In Orientation

    MinneNurse replied to abm2013's topic in Nursing Career

    Just speaking on my own situation, when I accepted my position I knew the drive would about 25-35 minutes from my house to my job, which I found to be a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately soon...

  11. Another 'is it worth it' question for RNs

    MinneNurse replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    Took the words right out of my

  12. Another 'is it worth it' question for RNs

    MinneNurse replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    I went straight for my BSN and have never regretted it. That being said, there are factors you should consider. Do you only want to be a nurse working with wounds or do you still think you would be...

  13. Inappropriate nurses?

    MinneNurse replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am one of these people who isn't up for small talk. I am blunt and straight-forward with my communication. I am not shy but I'm not particularly chatty while working either (I like to focus on my...

  14. Should I give up on my dream to become an NP?

    MinneNurse replied to Through_the_woods's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can't speak for your state but I've been starting to look at NP programs and I have found that every program has different requirements and look at different things. Some only want your nursing GPA...

  15. Starting clinicals - Question

    MinneNurse replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    In my program and at the hospital I did (majority) of my clinicals at, for most experiences we were assigned a patient and our instructor was our "go-to" for any questions, skills needing supervision,...

  16. Retaking the HESI Entrance Exam.

    MinneNurse replied to petagayle's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I would absolutely suggest using the HESI book! I retook the HESI a second time to improve my chemistry and anatomy scores but found the HESI book to be very helpful for every section. I used it to...

  17. pharmacology question/nursing diagnosis

    MinneNurse replied to addiesmomma181's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have a nursing diagnosis

  18. Two Lab Courses at Once

    MinneNurse replied to miss_xtine's topic in General Students

    I did that at a large state university and I never had to sign a waiver, organic chem and a&p 1. It's doable, and still less than the amount of work you'll do in nursing

  19. Should I leave this racist town?

    MinneNurse replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't have any advice but I wanted to say I am so sorry you are going through this!! The vile, offensive things others say and do in no way reflect your strength or abilities and they don't define...

  20. Macbook vs macbook pro

    MinneNurse replied to amber0627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 2014 Macbook Air and a 2007 iMac. I recently went through the process of updating the iMac to the newest operating system, which included having to install additional memory, and it was a...

  21. Struggling with low GPA?

    MinneNurse replied to ammiedew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have any specific nursing programs in mind you are looking to get into? If so, call them and find out what factors they look at when reviewing applications. At the university I currently attend...

  22. First semester -- first week. Overwhelmed

    MinneNurse replied to Faada's topic in General Students

    It's early in the game, so feel out the semester a little longer and see what your first exams are like - that might help you to determine what you should be focusing on. I'm sure all your classmates...

  23. Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

    MinneNurse replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

    My advice is keep your comments to yourself. Sharing tips/tricks/experiences is sometimes helpful, but correcting someone on anything other than patient safety should be avoided. It's nice for you...

  24. Never wanna take students again.

    MinneNurse replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a student, I sincerely apologize for this persons actions and for the others you have encountered in the past. I can understand how frustrating that would be. Working with practicing nurses is a...

  25. rn acceptance essay

    MinneNurse replied to fallonfranqui's topic in General Nursing

    Thats very interesting your nursing program had you doing clinical rotations with BSN prepared RNs. Seems like a disservice to their students because the role of the RN is different than the LPN. Your...